Spot check: Abdul Rashid (left) looking at the price list at the Ramadan Madani market in Merlimau in Jasin. — Bernama
JASIN: There will be enough eggs nationwide to meet consumer needs throughout Ramadan and during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, says the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama).
However, its acting director-general Abdul Rashid Bahri said that demand for grades AA, A and B eggs was increasing this fasting month as they are the main ingredients in cakes, cookies and food for breaking fast.
“We were made to understand that suppliers are trying to meet consumers’ needs, but the production of eggs for such grades also depends on the age of the chickens reared.
“Overall, we have many options, including omega eggs and kampung eggs in various sizes,” he told reporters when met at the Direct Sales From Farms (JTDL) Ramadan Madani @ Pasar Tani programme in Merlimau yesterday.
Also present were Fama deputy director-general (management services) Rosilawati Abu Hassan and state Fama director Hairudin Yunos, Bernama reported.
Abdul Rashid said Fama would ensure a sufficient egg supply in the market and send more supplies to areas experiencing a shortage, such as the east coast states.
He said Fama also took proactive measures by holding engagement sessions with industry players, and as of March 31, the agency had distributed 21.5 million eggs via 369 outlets nationwide.
“This intervention process will continue until June, and we will conduct assessments from time to time to see whether it needs to be done until the end of the year.
“Currently, Fama receives supplies from seven states, namely Melaka, Sarawak, Sabah, Penang, Johor, Selangor and Negri Sembilan,” he added.
